OBITUARY

Richard Lee Beaird

July 28, 1934 – March 6, 2018

He was born on July 28, 1934 in Astoria, IL, the son of the late Kenneth Glee and Darlene A. (Kessler) Beaird. He married Rhea Sue Van Hooser on October 18, 1988 in Cape Girardeau, MO, and she survives.

Richard served in the U.S. Army. He worked for the State of Illinois as a Mechanic and also farmed.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. A private family graveside service will be held at Astoria Cemetery in Astoria, IL. Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Please visit the online obituary at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.

REMEMBERING

Richard Lee Beaird

Dave and Marylee Babbs

March 13, 2018

Susie,So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I didn't know it until I saw Betty Durbin Biondolino. Betty graduated with Dave and me and it was not until I saw her sister's obituary did I know that she was related to Glen. She told me that you lost your husband last week.

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